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SPNL is the national partner for BirdLife International in Lebanon. We strive to conserve biodiversity for the provision of a better quality of life through sustaining sites, habitats, species, and people.
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Homat Al Hima

Hima Anjar Youth Explore the Birds of Ammiq Wetland

An educational visit under SPNL’s PROZHUM project, funded by AFD, brought young people into the field to learn about birds, wetland habitats and responsible...

Unmaking the Trap: A Joint Effort Clears 63,030 Square Metres of Illegal Bird Nets in Lebanon

Four hours of fieldwork in northern Lebanon removed 24,750 square metres of trapping nets—building on an earlier operation in the northern Bekaa and showing...
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Five New Himas Double the Network in SPNL’s West Bekaa Project Area

New sites in Kefraya, Saghbine, Lala, Baaloul and Joub Jannine bring the project area’s Hima network to ten. SPNL’s fieldwork and engagement with municipalities in...

Making Dairy Wastewater Treatment Work in West Bekaa

Assessments of nine factories highlight the need to combine suitable technology with operator training, maintenance and affordable running costs. Installing a wastewater treatment system is...
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Hima: A word that is not translatable – An Interview with...

The Hima is a unique approach to biodiversity governance rooted in community stewardship and harmony with nature. More than just a model of conservation,...
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Strategic Partnership Between Ghadi and SPNL to Support “Hima” Scientifically and...

In a move that reflects their shared commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, Ghadi Association and the Society for the Protection of Nature in...
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Hima’s Winter Tapestry: Nature’s Resilience in Storm and Snow

Experience winter’s drama in three captivating videos. Witness a steadfast Common Buzzard at Hima Hammana defying a fierce storm, a river at Chagour Hammana...
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From the Sea to the Summit: A Stormy Expedition to Safeguard...

On a tempestuous day, a determined team from SPNL—Hamada Malaeb, project manager of the Doroub Al Hima trail, André Bechara, the Director of the “School...
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Mushroom Hunters of Lebanon: Exploring Nature One Fungi at a Time

In the lush landscapes of Lebanon, a growing community of nature enthusiasts is turning to social media to share their mushroom discoveries and seek...
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Reviving Lebanon’s Agricultural Heritage: SPNL, GIZ, and Lebanese University Unite to...

In the face of mounting economic challenges and climate uncertainties, Lebanon’s small farmers are struggling to sustain their livelihoods. Yet, amidst these difficulties, a...